Smartphone Climate Adaptation and IPV Intervention for Women in Informal Settlements in Kenya

This study is testing a smartphone-delivered program to help women living in informal settlements in Kenya manage intimate partner violence (IPV) and stress related to extreme weather events. Women in these communities often face high levels of violence from partners, challenges caused by climate-related events, and limited access to support services. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a mobile intervention or a comparison condition. The mobile program provides short, tailored sessions that help women learn safety planning, coping skills, and strategies for adapting to climate-related stress. The program also offers tools to improve communication and strengthen social support. The main goal of the study is to see whether this smartphone-based approach can reduce the frequency and severity of IPV over 12 months. The study will also examine changes in stress levels, self-confidence in handling problems, social support, and safety behaviors. Results from this study may help create accessible, scalable support for women experiencing IPV and climate-related stress in similar settings.

Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Age 18 years or older * Resident of Kibera or Mathare informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya * Speaks Swahili or English * Participated in the parent study (1R21MH127356) * Reported at least one form of intimate partner violence (psychological, -physical, or sexual) in the past 12 months * Willing to provide informed consent * Willing to use a smartphone for daily assessments and intervention activities Exclusion Criteria: * No past-year intimate partner violence reported in parent study * Did not participate in the parent study (1R21MH127356) * Under 18 years of age * Unable to provide informed consent * Does not speak Swahili or English * Not a resident of Kibera or Mathare informal settlements